Question

List three major contribution of ancient greek system of education and three greek system of education and three contribution of roman system of education and show their relevance to Nigeria educational system

Answer 1

Greek

1. The Greek education has contributed to all the spheres of studies including science, astronomy, medicine, law, philosophy and many more. The Greek education also includes the activities carried out in their societies. The relevance of the Nigerian education system can be seen in the field of Philosophy. The theories of Plato and Socrates have made large contributions to the educational system of Nigeria.

2. The education system of Greek had help to develop many modern education in different countries. The Greek society give equal opportunities for both males and females to study and get educated. This had help the Nigerian society which is a patriarchal society to provide chance for girls to learn and study.

3. The Olympic games that was originated at Athens city  of Greece, was a outcome of the learned people from different societies. It also influenced the Nigerian society as people of Nigeria began to learn and study and take part in such international events.

Roman

1. The Roman education system had influenced almost all the countries including the Nigeria. The judicial system of Nigeria speaks more about the Latin terms used that is mostly derived from the Latin words of the Roman education system.

2. The Nigerian education system had adopted many of the Roman mathematics formulas and techniques in its education system.

3. In the field of science and philosophy, the Nigerian education system was influenced mostly by the principles of Roman scholars and teachers and their theories.